Protect: secure web surfing

Note. You can get additional information about your security status and access your security settings using the Protect toolbar.

Yandex.Browser uses its own security system, . This is the first comprehensive security system in a browser that protects you from most threats internet-based threats. It includes the following elements:

Secure connection

Protected Wi-Fi. In unprotected wireless networks, the browser transfers data over a special encrypted channel.

Password encryption. Use a master password to ensure that no one can access your password manager. Master passwords are not stored in your browser and not transmitted over the internet.

Protection against malware and malicious sites

Blocking dangerous webpages. The browser warns you if you try to open a page containing malware. The addresses of infected and fraudulent websites are sent to a special database that is updated several times a day and contains hundreds of thousands of links.

Checking files. All downloading archives and executable files are checked for malware and undesirable software. Several million unique files are checked each month.

Check extensions. To protect you from malware and annoying ads, your browser only allows extensions from verified sources to be installed. These extensions are regularly checked to make sure they are authentic.

Protecting the browser against malware. A special plug-in protects the browser components (system objects, extensions, settings) from being changed by third-party applications, and also blocks attempts to intercept messages, take screenshots, and access users’ personal information.

Password encryption. Use a master password to ensure that no one can access your password manager. Master passwords are not stored in your browser and not transmitted over the internet.

Protection against malware and malicious sites

Blocking dangerous webpages. The browser warns you if you try to open a page containing malware. The addresses of infected and fraudulent websites are sent to a special database that is updated several times a day and contains hundreds of thousands of links.

Checking files. All downloading archives and executable files are checked for malware and undesirable software. Several million unique files are checked each month.

Check extensions. To protect you from malware and annoying ads, your browser only allows extensions from verified sources to be installed. These extensions are regularly checked to make sure they are authentic.

Protecting the browser against malware. A special plug-in protects the browser components (system objects, extensions, settings) from being changed by third-party applications, and also blocks attempts to intercept messages, take screenshots, and access users’ personal information.